Field Guide: Matthew

• The story of Jesus fulfils God’s great plan for Israel and the world.
• Written by Matthew, a tax collector who became Jesus’ follower.
• Showcases Jesus’ incredible teaching and surprising victory over death.

Matthew is the longest of the four Gospels. It looks back to the Old Testament to understand the significance of Jesus. He is the great King who outshines King David. He is the new Moses who brings true freedom. He can transform our lives because he’s ‘God with us’. Matthew (aka Levi) was a tax collector for the Romans, who betrayed his local community for money. But Jesus turned his life around and called him to be one of his closest followers. Matthew’s Gospel draws on first-hand experiences as well as other sources to give a compelling biography of the greatest person ever.